Red Tail Hawk Lift Off

[Michael Lotito]

Canon 1D Mark IV With EF 500mm F4 and 1.4 tc
1/2000 sec, F10, ISO 1600

Got this on the same day as the kestrel. I played around with some of the topaz filters on this one. Did I over do it????

Thanks for looking.

[denise ippolito]

Mike, You captured a nice take off. I do wish the bird were angling toward you but it's still a difficult shot. I think you did well with the details.:)

[Randy Stout]

Mike:

Well exposed, great detail under near wing, I like the one foot on, one off pose. Agree with Denise about the angle, and in a perfect world would wish for a more natural perch. Some subtle sharpening halos showing up around the primaries.

Cheers

Randy

[Paul Randall]

Pity that the bird is taking off away from the camera but exposure and colours look great. Seems a little contrasty to me too.